The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) announced that on Sunday, October 18, 2026, train services on four major lines will begin at 3:30 am to support the Vedanta Delhi Half Marathon. The early start applies to the Red, Yellow, Blue, and Violet Lines, with trains running every 15 minutes initially to facilitate smooth transit for marathon participants and attendees, according to livemint.com.
DMRC detailed that trains on these lines will operate from 3:30 am, with a 15-minute frequency until 4:15 am, after which the frequency will shift to every 20 minutes until 6:00 am. From 6:00 am onward, the metro will revert to its regular Sunday schedule. The early service is an addition to the usual timetable and is intended to accommodate the large number of early commuters heading to the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium for the event, livemint.com reported.
This adjustment underscores the importance of the Delhi Half Marathon as a major city event requiring enhanced public transport arrangements. The early metro service on key lines ensures accessibility and convenience for runners and spectators, reflecting DMRC’s role in supporting large-scale public events. The move aligns with previous instances where the metro schedule was adapted for significant city activities, as noted by livemint.com.
The special early morning metro operations on the Red, Yellow, Blue, and Violet Lines will be in effect only on October 18, 2026, with regular Sunday operations resuming after 6:00 am, according to the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation’s announcement reported by livemint.com.